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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,206.11, 306,268.79 and 194,079.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,206.11, 306,268.79 and 194,079.35 is: 291,080.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,206.11 : 306,268.79 = 194,079.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,206.11/306,268.79 = 194,079.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,206.11x = 306,268.79 × 194,079.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,206.11x = 59,440,447,483.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,440,447,483.76/204,206.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,080.65

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